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Michigan redshirt freshman RB Ty Isaac will sit out this season after his immediate eligibility waiver appeal was denied by the NCAA.

The NCAA first told Austin in late August that he couldn't play. The running back appealed the decision, which also fell on deaf ears. "He’s handled it great," Wolverines coach Brady Hoke said. "He’s our scout running back, one of the two guys who fill that role and he had a great day yesterday. From an attitude standpoint and everything, he’s been awesome." Isaac, who will have three years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2015, rushed for 236 yards and a touchdown on 40 carries as a freshman at USC in 2013. Wed, Sep 17, 2014 06:53:00 PM

Michigan is appealing the ruling. Isaac transferred from USC after spending just one season there. His waiver was applied for on the grounds of being closer to Isaac's ailing mother. He rushed for 236 yards on 40 carries and two touchdowns last season. Wed, Aug 27, 2014 12:58:00 PM

Wolverines coach Brady Hoke believes Isaac's hardship waiver will be granted due to the ailing nature of his mother's health. The former Illinois prep superstar could share carries with Derrek Green and De'Veon Smith this season if the NCAA grants his request. Isaac, who rushed for 236 yards on 40 carries and two touchdowns last season, was buried on Steve Sarkisian's depth chart at USC. Thu, Jun 12, 2014 09:03:00 PM

Under normal transfer rules, Isaac would most likely have to sit out the 2014 season for the Wolverines before being able to play again in 2015. However, Isaac is applying for a hardship waiver, since he would like to play closer to his mother who is ill. If all goes well with Isaac's hardship waiver application, Michigan could have a backfield loaded with talent with Isaac, Derrick Green and De'Veon Smith also in the mix for the 2014 season. Thu, Jun 5, 2014 10:47:00 AM